Tuku Old Shop Angelica Duck Noodles

Review

Tuku Old Shop Angelica Duck Noodles is on Zhongshan Road in Tuku. Supertaste introduces it as having been passed down for over a century and lists it alongside another angelica duck shop in the same town in its Yunlin snack roundup, a sign that angelica duck is Tuku's defining local dish. It is family-run, with the parents and their son working together, and most customers are long-time locals.

The signature is angelica duck with thin noodles. The report describes a rich herbal broth and a big piece of duck leg that makes a filling bowl, and diners mention a distinct cinnamon aroma. Glass noodles, duck platters and side dishes are also available, most at very friendly prices; a bowl of noodles is reported at about NT$50, a classic budget price.

Diners generally praise the very low prices paired with careful duck and broth, which brings many back. Though staff are few, service stays courteous when it is busy. Some admit the strong herbal broth is not to their taste and found nothing special, so it is a love-it-or-not flavour.

Supertaste lists opening hours as 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., while recent map listings show 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; sources differ slightly, so check before going, and late arrivals may find it sold out. The shop is on Zhongshan Road in central Tuku, near old-town sights such as Shuntian Temple, and street parking in town is relatively easy.

It suits travellers passing through Tuku who want a bowl of Yunlin angelica duck, especially in cooler weather. Order angelica duck noodles with a duck platter or blanched greens. If you are unsure about herbal flavours, taste the broth first or share a bowl between two before ordering more.